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Overview |
McPherson College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 15,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #620 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $6,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $19,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $10,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $12,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
McPherson College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 8,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McPherson College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McPherson College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 9% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Omaha is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (15,058 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or UNOMAHA?
- McPherson College is 412.2% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $6,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at McPherson College than University of Nebraska at Omaha ($32,494.00 vs. $19,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Omaha than McPherson College ($12,973 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 7.3% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Omaha ($9,918 vs. $10,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than University of Nebraska at Omaha (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 167.9% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Omaha ($21,916 vs. $8,180)
McPherson College vs. UNOMAHA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Omaha (1050) is 110 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming UNOMAHA students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman UNOMAHA students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- UNOMAHA has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
McPherson College vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College or UNOMAHA? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNOMAHA and McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than University of Nebraska at Omaha (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $2,400 more per year than McPherson College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,200)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNOMAHA students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/